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Renee: DIY Renovation π‘
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Single gal renovating my first home solo! πͺπΌ Self-taught, learning as I go β¨
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I bought my first house (by myself) in 2021 with ZERO diy experience. I didnβt even know how to use a drill! π€―
Now I own 6 different power saws π and am fixing up this beautiful old 1914 homeβone room at a time πͺπΌ
Iβm learning tons along the way and love sharing my journey (and mistakes π)
Welcome! Iβm so glad youβre here! β₯οΈ
#diyrenovation #renovation #diyreno
Now I own 6 different power saws π and am fixing up this beautiful old 1914 homeβone room at a time πͺπΌ
Iβm learning tons along the way and love sharing my journey (and mistakes π)
Welcome! Iβm so glad youβre here! β₯οΈ
#diyrenovation #renovation #diyreno
Winter woodland front porch reveal! π² With my trusty helper: Krazy Glue Craft Super Glue π«Ά #ad
To me, nothing screams FAKE more than visible glue blobs on greenery, which is why I prefer invisible super glue! Itβs the perfect little helper to have on hand to secure ribbons in a perfect position and add filler pieces to greeneryβ¦
PLUS, all Krazy Glue Craft Super Glue smells like vanilla! The holiday vibes are immaculate β¨
You can buy it with a brush tip, precision tip, or in gel form for vertical application, and the Craft Formula has Skin Guard technology to prevent skin bonding. As someone whoβs super-glued her fingertips together multiple times, this is a huge selling point π€π
#KrazyGluePartner #KrazyGlueIt @Krazy Glue
To me, nothing screams FAKE more than visible glue blobs on greenery, which is why I prefer invisible super glue! Itβs the perfect little helper to have on hand to secure ribbons in a perfect position and add filler pieces to greeneryβ¦
PLUS, all Krazy Glue Craft Super Glue smells like vanilla! The holiday vibes are immaculate β¨
You can buy it with a brush tip, precision tip, or in gel form for vertical application, and the Craft Formula has Skin Guard technology to prevent skin bonding. As someone whoβs super-glued her fingertips together multiple times, this is a huge selling point π€π
#KrazyGluePartner #KrazyGlueIt @Krazy Glue
KITCHEN RENO WEEKS 13 + 14 β¨
Itβs drawer time! And not just any drawers: Iβm going super fancy and custom with dovetail joints, βsolid walnutβ construction, and under-mount drawer slides to hide the hardware ππ»ββοΈ
Now you may askβ¦ how much does this cost? Yeah, itβs pricy π Iβll have a full cost breakdown of my DIY cabinets for you after theyβre done as well as a comparison of how much it would cost from a pro!
Next upβ¦ Iβm building the island! Itβs going to be super special and (hopefully) like nothing youβve seen before π
#kitchenrenovation #woodworking #diyrenovation
Itβs drawer time! And not just any drawers: Iβm going super fancy and custom with dovetail joints, βsolid walnutβ construction, and under-mount drawer slides to hide the hardware ππ»ββοΈ
Now you may askβ¦ how much does this cost? Yeah, itβs pricy π Iβll have a full cost breakdown of my DIY cabinets for you after theyβre done as well as a comparison of how much it would cost from a pro!
Next upβ¦ Iβm building the island! Itβs going to be super special and (hopefully) like nothing youβve seen before π
#kitchenrenovation #woodworking #diyrenovation
KITCHEN RENO WEEK 12 β¨
Itβs cabinet doors week! I built my own shaker cabinet doors out of poplar and 1/4β plywood π«ΆπΌ
All you need is a table saw or router, some wood glue, and lots of clamps! Itβs much simpler than it seems π
Next up Iβm building my own drawers! I want them to look like super fancy custom cabinetry, but on a budget: think βsolidβ walnut, dovetail joinery, and undermount slides so you canβt see the hardware π€πΌ
Iβm kind of running on fumes at this point, but I feel like weβre reaching the final stretch! Or at least the second to last lap π
#cabinetdoors #diycabinets #kitchenrenovation
Itβs cabinet doors week! I built my own shaker cabinet doors out of poplar and 1/4β plywood π«ΆπΌ
All you need is a table saw or router, some wood glue, and lots of clamps! Itβs much simpler than it seems π
Next up Iβm building my own drawers! I want them to look like super fancy custom cabinetry, but on a budget: think βsolidβ walnut, dovetail joinery, and undermount slides so you canβt see the hardware π€πΌ
Iβm kind of running on fumes at this point, but I feel like weβre reaching the final stretch! Or at least the second to last lap π
#cabinetdoors #diycabinets #kitchenrenovation
KITCHEN RENO WEEK 11 β¨
Itβs painting time (again)! But instead of the ceiling and ductwork, this time itβs my DIY kitchen cabinets π©π»βπ¨
It took me *months* to find the perfect shade and paint formula, but I found a winner! Itβs called El Cajon Clay by Benjamin Moore in a satin finish, and it complements the Roman clay wall treatment perfectly π
Next up in here Iβm building my own Shaker cabinet doorsβthe old fashioned way! No pocket holes, just lots of precise notches and fiddly woodworking π but I think it will be worth it!
#diykitchen #kitchenrenovation #kitchencolors
Itβs painting time (again)! But instead of the ceiling and ductwork, this time itβs my DIY kitchen cabinets π©π»βπ¨
It took me *months* to find the perfect shade and paint formula, but I found a winner! Itβs called El Cajon Clay by Benjamin Moore in a satin finish, and it complements the Roman clay wall treatment perfectly π
Next up in here Iβm building my own Shaker cabinet doorsβthe old fashioned way! No pocket holes, just lots of precise notches and fiddly woodworking π but I think it will be worth it!
#diykitchen #kitchenrenovation #kitchencolors
KITCHEN RENO WEEK 10 β¨
The cabinets are in place!! And I am SO happy with how they turned out. Honestly, the worst part so far has been leveling the cabinets, and thatβs something you have to do even if you donβt build your own! π
Next up in here Iβm installing filler pieces for the sides, sanding everything smooth, and starting paint π¨
Iβve tried over a DOZEN paint colors at this point, so now Iβm an expert in dark red paint by @benjaminmoore π
#diycabinets #kitchencabinets #kitchenrenovation
The cabinets are in place!! And I am SO happy with how they turned out. Honestly, the worst part so far has been leveling the cabinets, and thatβs something you have to do even if you donβt build your own! π
Next up in here Iβm installing filler pieces for the sides, sanding everything smooth, and starting paint π¨
Iβve tried over a DOZEN paint colors at this point, so now Iβm an expert in dark red paint by @benjaminmoore π
#diycabinets #kitchencabinets #kitchenrenovation
KITCHEN RENO WEEK 9 β¨
The cabinets are done! Wellβ¦ kind of π Theyβre all *built* in the same way that once you *bake* a cake, you still have to frost it and make it look pretty before anyone wants to eat it π
So thatβs the next stepβ¦ face frames! Itβs how most cabinets in the US are built because they look fancy and disguise imperfections. The one big negative is that they also take away storage spaceβ¦ but Iβll show you my solution for that!
PS: If youβre not watching my Stories, youβre missing half the fun! And all of the mistakes I make on a weekly basis π
#diycabinets #kitchenrenovation #diyrenovation
The cabinets are done! Wellβ¦ kind of π Theyβre all *built* in the same way that once you *bake* a cake, you still have to frost it and make it look pretty before anyone wants to eat it π
So thatβs the next stepβ¦ face frames! Itβs how most cabinets in the US are built because they look fancy and disguise imperfections. The one big negative is that they also take away storage spaceβ¦ but Iβll show you my solution for that!
PS: If youβre not watching my Stories, youβre missing half the fun! And all of the mistakes I make on a weekly basis π
#diycabinets #kitchenrenovation #diyrenovation
KITCHEN RENO WEEK 8 β¨
Itβs cabinet building time! This is the project that Iβve been most looking forward to but also dreading because itβs so daunting π But so far, it seems to be going well! π€πΌ
Building the cabinet box is just the first step. After this, Iβll add the face frames, then level and anchor all of the cabinets together, then drawers and doors and all that good stuff. Soβ¦ still lots of opportunities for things to go wrong π
But for nowβ¦ weβre celebrating!
Thanks for joining me on this reno journey π«ΆπΌ
#kitchenrenovation #kitchencabinets #diycabinets
Itβs cabinet building time! This is the project that Iβve been most looking forward to but also dreading because itβs so daunting π But so far, it seems to be going well! π€πΌ
Building the cabinet box is just the first step. After this, Iβll add the face frames, then level and anchor all of the cabinets together, then drawers and doors and all that good stuff. Soβ¦ still lots of opportunities for things to go wrong π
But for nowβ¦ weβre celebrating!
Thanks for joining me on this reno journey π«ΆπΌ
#kitchenrenovation #kitchencabinets #diycabinets
KITCHEN RENO WEEK 7 β¨
What a week! First I finished the range hood and then I cut a big hole in it π but in the end, I donβt think anyone will be able to tell! And now my house wonβt burn down ππ»ββοΈ
I made this mistake because I followed some misleading blog posts that used flexible ducting. And Iβm sharing it because I donβt want to mislead YOU!
I try to be very open about when I make mistakes and how I fix themβI think itβs the best way to learn. Plus, I want you to see that itβs OKAY to make mistakes. Donβt be afraidβthereβs always a way to fix them!
And at least when I make mistakes, the labor is free to fix them π
So up nextβ¦ are you excited for custom cabinets?? βΊοΈ
#diykitchen #kitchenrenovation #rangehood
What a week! First I finished the range hood and then I cut a big hole in it π but in the end, I donβt think anyone will be able to tell! And now my house wonβt burn down ππ»ββοΈ
I made this mistake because I followed some misleading blog posts that used flexible ducting. And Iβm sharing it because I donβt want to mislead YOU!
I try to be very open about when I make mistakes and how I fix themβI think itβs the best way to learn. Plus, I want you to see that itβs OKAY to make mistakes. Donβt be afraidβthereβs always a way to fix them!
And at least when I make mistakes, the labor is free to fix them π
So up nextβ¦ are you excited for custom cabinets?? βΊοΈ
#diykitchen #kitchenrenovation #rangehood
DIY RANGE HOOD REVEAL β¨
Itβs big, itβs beautiful, and most importantlyβ¦ it works! This project marked a lot of firsts for me: framing, coping trim, and sawing a giant hole in the side of my house π
It was a lot of work, but Iβm so happy with how it turned out! Do you have a favorite detail? β¨
#diyrangehood #rangehood #diybuild
Itβs big, itβs beautiful, and most importantlyβ¦ it works! This project marked a lot of firsts for me: framing, coping trim, and sawing a giant hole in the side of my house π
It was a lot of work, but Iβm so happy with how it turned out! Do you have a favorite detail? β¨
#diyrangehood #rangehood #diybuild
KITCHEN RENO WEEK 6 β¨
Itβs DIY range hood time! I had to cut a hole in the side of my home π«£ AND frame for the first time this week, but it paid off!
Itβs obviously easier to build a hood that goes straight up and down, but I think the curve is a nice touch. I like to balance all of the straight lines in my Craftsman home with softer shapes γ°οΈ
Next up in here is drywall! Again π Letβs see how it goes this time!
#diykitchen #rangehood #diybuild
Itβs DIY range hood time! I had to cut a hole in the side of my home π«£ AND frame for the first time this week, but it paid off!
Itβs obviously easier to build a hood that goes straight up and down, but I think the curve is a nice touch. I like to balance all of the straight lines in my Craftsman home with softer shapes γ°οΈ
Next up in here is drywall! Again π Letβs see how it goes this time!
#diykitchen #rangehood #diybuild
KITCHEN RENO WEEK 5 β¨
This week was all about trim, shining up hardware, and trying out Roman Clay for the first time. And I have to sayβ¦ Iβm a big fan! β₯οΈ The finish is completely smooth even though it looks so textured. I just love the effect π«ΆπΌ
Next up in here Iβm building my own range vent hood and tackling framing for the first time! Which also means cutting a big hole in the side of my houseβ¦ wish me luck! π
#kitchenrenovation #kitchendesign #walltreatment
This week was all about trim, shining up hardware, and trying out Roman Clay for the first time. And I have to sayβ¦ Iβm a big fan! β₯οΈ The finish is completely smooth even though it looks so textured. I just love the effect π«ΆπΌ
Next up in here Iβm building my own range vent hood and tackling framing for the first time! Which also means cutting a big hole in the side of my houseβ¦ wish me luck! π
#kitchenrenovation #kitchendesign #walltreatment
KITCHEN RENO WEEK 4 β¨
Itβs paint week! At least for the ceiling, top trim, and ductwork. Iβm using a dark purplish red that I had custom color matched to my wall treatment (more on that soon! π) and my favorite white on the ceiling to keep it feeling more like a cozy hug and less like a dark pit π
I am soooo excited about my mood board and vision for the room! By the end of this journey, I have a feeling my kitchen is going to feel like walking into a piece of art every day β₯οΈ
Are you starting to see the vision? π
#kitchendesign #kitchenrenovation #diyrenovation
Itβs paint week! At least for the ceiling, top trim, and ductwork. Iβm using a dark purplish red that I had custom color matched to my wall treatment (more on that soon! π) and my favorite white on the ceiling to keep it feeling more like a cozy hug and less like a dark pit π
I am soooo excited about my mood board and vision for the room! By the end of this journey, I have a feeling my kitchen is going to feel like walking into a piece of art every day β₯οΈ
Are you starting to see the vision? π
#kitchendesign #kitchenrenovation #diyrenovation
